A Christian-Muslim Christmas in Malaysia
In Malaysia, where religious and racial friction is commonplace, cultivating social cohesion remains a great challenge.
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The different versions of honesty
People generally understand what honesty is. But whether they actually believe in it is a different matter. Most people instead, would try to define the concept in accordance with their own personal context.
Does Malaysia even need to speak English anymore?
Maybe all of us have been conditioned to think that English is the global language. But what if it isn’t?
Trump’s Jerusalem move: Reporting on the ground for CNN
Last week, around 5,000 people gathered at the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest President Trump’s announcement that his administration would recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Why sex work should be legalised in Malaysia
Prostitution in Malaysia is illegal, but if you were to walk the streets of Kuala Lumpur, you will notice it is a thriving business with transactions happening on a very regular basis.
3 issues that will dominate Malaysia’s election
This time around, however, neither BN or the newly formed opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan inspire much confidence from voters.
Halal until proven haram, or the other way round?
Everything is halal unless proven otherwise.
Malaysia’s Islamic preachers: Who are they, really?
Those who can’t quite make the cut in more technical fields, whether due to financial constraints or a knowledge gap, will then be pushed to do other things, like religious studies.
The Fat Bidin Film Club (Ep 122) – Shuttle Life
Born into tough circumstances, Qiang has to step up to contribute to the family consisting his single-parent mother and much younger sister.
The Fat Bidin Film Club (Ep 121) – Haunted Hotel
A couple from China win big at Genting. They end up spending the night in a known haunted hotel. A movie that Zan and Aizyl describe as “horrible”.
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